Privacy Policy

1. Information Collection
At paulgreen-shoes.com, we collect:

  • Personal identifiers (name, address, email)
  • Payment details (processed securely via encryption)
  • Technical data (IP address, device information)
  • Usage patterns (browsing behavior, purchase history)

2. Purpose of Data Processing
Your information enables us to:

  • Process and fulfill orders
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve our products/services
  • Prevent fraudulent activity
  • Send marketing communications (with consent)

3. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on:

  • Contractual necessity (order fulfillment)
  • Legitimate business interests
  • Your explicit consent (for marketing)
  • Legal compliance requirements

4. Data Sharing Practices
We may disclose information to:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
  • Shipping carriers (UPS, DHL)
  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
  • Legal authorities (when required by law)

5. International Data Transfers
For non-EU customers:

  • Data may be transferred to EU servers
  • Protected by Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Subject to GDPR protections where applicable

6. Your Rights
You may:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request corrections
  • Delete your information
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to marketing
  • Request data portability

7. Data Security Measures
We implement:

  • 256-bit SSL encryption
  • Regular security audits
  • PCI-DSS compliance
  • Two-factor authentication for staff

8. Retention Periods
We retain data:

  • Active customers: 5 years
  • Order records: 7 years (legal requirement)
  • Inactive accounts: 3 years

9. Cookie Policy
Our site uses:

  • Essential cookies (shopping cart)
  • Performance cookies (analytics)
  • Marketing cookies (with consent)
    Manage preferences via browser settings

10. Policy Updates
We may revise this policy periodically. Continued use of paulgreen-shoes.com constitutes acceptance of changes.

11. Contact Information
For privacy inquiries:

  • Visit our Help Center at paulgreen-shoes.com/help
  • Lodge complaints with your local data protection authority